K Sanjay Murthy appointed new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

November 19, 2024 10:56 AM

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K Sanjay Murthy appointed new Comptroller and Auditor General of India

K Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Mr. Murthy is currently serving as the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Education Ministry. He will replace Girish Chandra Murmu, who was appointed as the CAG in August 2020.

J&K: Over 86 lakh pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine so far this year

November 19, 2024 10:52 AM

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J&K: Over 86 lakh pilgrims visited Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine so far this year

In Jammu and Kashmir, over 86 lakh pilgrims have visited the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop the Trikuta Hills in Reasi district so far this year. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the number of pilgrims is expected to surpass 95 lakh by the end of December.   Pilgrim numbers peaked duri...

Govt convenes all-party meeting on Nov 24 ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

November 19, 2024 10:27 AM

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Govt convenes all-party meeting on Nov 24 ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

Government has convened an all-party meeting on 24th of this month ahead of Winter Session of Parliament. In the meeting, the government will seek support from all political parties to ensure smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha during session. The winter session is scheduled to t...

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: All arrangements are in place for polls tomorrow

November 19, 2024 9:34 AM

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Maharashtra Assembly Elections: All arrangements are in place for polls tomorrow

All arrangements have been put in place for assembly elections in Maharashtra tomorrow. Polling for all 288 seats will be held in a single phase in the state.   Voting, which will begin at 7 AM, will end at 6 PM. While the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power, Maha Vikas Aghad...

Russia vetoes UNSC resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan

November 19, 2024 9:22 AM

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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Russia has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan yesterday.   The resolution, authored by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, had called on all warring parties in Sudan to immediately cease hostilities and initiate a dialogue on ceasefire. I...

CCI fines Meta with Rs 213.14 crore over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

November 19, 2024 9:15 AM

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CCI fines Meta with Rs 213.14 crore over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined social media platform Meta 213.14 crore rupees over the 2021 WhatsApp privacy policy update.   The CCI has directed WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes for the next five years. The CCI...